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Interpretation of Factors in Factor Analysis
Factor analysis is limited to revealing the underlying statistical structure and correlations among variables; it does not automatically determine the conceptual meaning of the resulting clusters. Therefore, researchers must actively interpret the analytical results by applying meaningful labels to each factor and theorizing an explanation for the origin of that specific structural pattern.
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Because factor analysis is limited to revealing underlying statistical structures and correlations, how is the conceptual meaning of the resulting clusters determined?